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Owrid Family History

Owrid Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Orio, Ord, Ori, Wride, Orris, Obeid, Oris, Frid, Waid, Farid

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Where is the Owrid family from?

You can see how Owrid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owrid family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Owrid families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Owrid families living in Lancashire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Owrid's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Owrid families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Owrid surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Owrid ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Owrid. 100% of Owrid women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Owrid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Owrid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owrid census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 38 immigration records available for the last name Owrid. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Owrid. For the veterans among your Owrid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owrid lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Owrid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Owrid in 1973 was 77, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owrid ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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